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All Square
Burke point rescues draw for Dublin against Offaly in Leinster hurling thriller
Dublin had been ahead 1-18 to 2-13 at the break.
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Leinster Hurling
Lightning strikes twice as Galway hammer Kilkenny to start Leinster campaign
The 42 GAA Weekly
Who will survive Munster? And six forwards who can define the Championship
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to preview the hurling Championship. What three teams can emerge from the Munster Championship, where the best laid plans go to die? And is there a surprise in Leinster?
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off we go
Dread, excitement and anticipation: Another summer of loving hurling awaits
Some teams are optimistic of a long summer ahead, but the overall sense is that many teams are living in fear.
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Closer Look
Biggest storyline, key players: The 42 writers look ahead to All-Ireland SHC
The provincial championships throw in this weekend, with a blockbuster few weeks ahead.
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Ulster Championship
Mark Doran: The Antrim manager who has coached Clare, Roscommon, Wicklow and Down
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Conor McHugh
'I really love the group, only regret is that I wish I'd gone in earlier' – Dublin second coming
Friday
17 Apr
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Leinster football
Meath dancing to a different beat, Kildare a group hit by doubt
Leinster rivals in contrasting places ahead of respective gamse with Westmeath and Laois.
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Selection
Austin Gleeson in Waterford panel for Munster opener as Kelly leads Clare charge
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ties that bind
'Extra special for our family' - the McGraths prepare for Tipperary double-header in Thurles
Thursday
16 Apr
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Gaelic Grounds
GAA confirm potential 2027 hurling league final switch to coincide with Ryder Cup in Adare
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Unfazed
'It doesn't bother me much at all' - Tipperary's McGrath not losing sleep over critics
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Ciaran Meenagh
'If I keep going the way I’m going, I’ll be burnt out in a few years'
The Derry manager on falling asleep at the wheel and the stresses of managing a county team.
Wednesday
15 Apr
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Results
McDonald's 2-3 helps Mayo into Connacht U20 final as Longford and Tyrone also prevail
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Presidential Election
'I'll never do it again': Jim Gavin gives first interview since dramatic exit from Áras race
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DERRY GOOD
'There was a lot of scar tissue' - Conor Glass and Derry come back into the light
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Jack O'Connor
Wexford captaincy, Kilkenny inlaws, club glory, and family hurling in Australia
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Coaching Corner
Ronan Curran: 'I love Cork-Tipp games, there's just great tradition, energy to it'
Tuesday
14 Apr
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Leinster Championship
'We’re going to be a different animal': Seven weeks after Galway beating, Kilkenny head back to Salthill
Monday
13 Apr
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Big Days Ahead
Have we seen the last of Malachy O'Rourke and Tyrone in 2026? Don't bet on it
The seasoned, astute manager is overseeing a significant transition that can bear fruit.
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weekend talking points
Leitrim's joyous day, Cork produce mixed bag, Armagh-Tyrone deliver the drama
The 2026 provincial football action is up and running.
Sunday
12 Apr
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Ulster Championship
14-man Armagh survive stern Tyrone test to prevail in the final minute of extra time
The Orchard were reduced to 14 in the closing minutes of normal time.
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SFC
Leitrim earn first victory in 15 years over Sligo; Wicklow dominate neighbours Carlow
Elsewhere, Westmeath put 5-25 past Longford to set up a tie with Meath.
Saturday
11 Apr
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